Number
041490
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Resolution relating to application for, and acceptance and funding of, a U.S. Department of Transportation Center for Climate Change and Environmental Forecasting 2005 Broad Agency Announcement Project titled "Trees, Climate Change and Transportation" (Department of Public Works).
Analysis
This resolution authorizes the Department of Public Works to apply for, accept and fund, a 2005 Broad Agency Announcement Project from the U.S. Department of Transportation Center for Climate Change and Environmental Forecasting titled "Trees, Climate Change and Transportation". This grant will be used to fund a two-year DPW-Operations Division (Forestry Section) research project on the use of trees in Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) highway projects and to develop a policy recommendation on the target ratio of trees planted per new highway mile based on climate change benefits. The total project cost is $150,000, of which 100% will be provided by the grantor. No City matching funds are required.
Body
Whereas, The City of Milwaukee appears to be eligible for a 2005 Broad Agency Announcement Project (grant) from the U.S. Department of Transportation Center for Climate Change and Environmental Forecasting; and
Whereas, The Department of Public Works-Operations Division (Forestry Section) would use this grant, to be known as "Trees, Climate Change and Transportation," to conduct policy research; and
Whereas, This research project would include the following components:
1. Partner with the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point to conduct analysis on the use of trees in WisDOT highway projects, including an assessment and ranking of Wisconsin relative to other states, to develop a target ratio of trees planted per new highway mile.
2. Develop a policy recommendation addressing the use of trees in highway projects using the target ratio of trees per new highway ...
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